At 5:36 a.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023, Hamilton Police received a 911 call reporting that an assault had occurred within a licensed establishment located in the area of Jackson Street East and Catharine Street South.  One female victim advised that she was assaulted inside and the dispute continued outside into a nearby parking lot where a second assault occurred.  The female victim was treated for non life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and residents should expect a police presence in the area for the next few hours while evidence is gathered. 

Investigators believe that there were a number of eye witnesses present and are appealing for them to contact police with information. Investigators are also asking members of the public who had a vehicle parked in the area equipped with a  dash cam, or surveillance cameras to notify police of anything captured in and around 5:30 a.m. to 5:50 a.m.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Sami Haddad or the on-duty detective team at 905-517-0020.